Winston’s Board of Trustees expressed appreciation for a donation of $636 for the weather siren recently received from the Winston Trap Shoot Venture Crew during the Dec. 3 board meeting.
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The funds were earned through a spaghetti dinner and haunted house organized by Becky Caldwell and brought together by many donations of food, materials and time from the Venture Crew and volunteers.
Since the beginning of Win- ston’s current animal enforcement effort, 33 dogs have been removed and four have been redeemed by owners. After verbal and written warnings, one Notice of Violation was issued regarding a dangerous nuisance dog and directing that the dog be restrained at all times.
All the dogs that were part of the roving pack are gone, and since the pack leader is finally gone the dogs he was recruiting for a new pack have returned to their homes and are no longer a problem.
Perhaps of more long term importance, many dogs and cats were spayed and neutered through the services of animal control officer Tina Tindle, who picked up the animals locally, took them to the clinic in Kansas City, and returned them to Winston. This should significantly reduce the excess litters which then become strays
The board is addressing problems with excess growth of brush and weeds. Bill Michael and John Lloyd have cleaned out and planted grass in a number of ditches to make them easier for residents to maintain.
Two written or verbal warning requests have been issued so far. One of those lots has been cleared and the other is pending.
The village has received a letter from the IRS stating that the discrepancy from 2004 between Forms 941 and Forms W-2 has now been resolved and no further action is required.
In preparation for the April elections, the board unanimously approved a motion to place on the ballot a question asking voters to approve a 3-year continuation of the existing street tax of 30 cents per $100 assessed valuation. This income makes it possible for the village to fix potholes and grade and maintain the streets.
John Lloyd and Tom Kober said that they have heard many good comments about how the town is cleaning up, and there was much discussion of the joint effort it has taken to get this far.
Chairman Arvella Eaton commented, “It’s exciting to see how a renewed sense of civic pride is growing in Winston. So many people feel it and are doing their part on their own. Scout projects like the school flag pavilion really help. Participants in the Christmas lighting contest add sparkle to our town. It’s fun.”